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† fuˈcation Obs. rare.
[n. of action f. L. fūcāre: see fucate and -ation.]
The action of painting the face; hence, the giving of a false semblance or appearance, counterfeiting.
1612J. Cotta Dang. Pract. Phys. i. v. 46 Apothecaries..that..use faithfull industrie in fitting wholesome and incorrupt remedies..without fucation, adulteration or deceit. 1638Nabbes Covent Garden i. iii, They [balconies] set off a Ladies person well, when she presents her selfe to the view of gazing passengers. Artificial fucations are not discern'd at distance. 1721Bailey, Fucation, a Colouring, Painting, or Counterfeiting. |